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Palmer’s Products for Stretch Marks
Case Name (Date)
Watson et al. v. E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc.
2022LA000151, Illinois state court – Dupage
(Feb. 2022)
Product/Service
Palmer’s Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks, Palmer’s Massage Cream for Stretch Marks, and Palmer’s Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch marks
Status
Settled
(Preliminary approval)
https://www.stretchmarklitigation.com/
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